The batteries, which are often used to power e-bikes and e-scooters, have become a leading cause of fires in NYC and can lead to "explosive, aggressive" infernos that spread rapidly and are difficult to douse.
Due to the increased use and visibility of lithium-ion batteries in schools, all school stakeholders must ensure that safety and precautionary measures are in place to uphold a safe learning environment.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella called attention to the alarming number of new lithium-ion storage facilities coming to the city, more than half of which are headed to his borough.
Whether within schools or next to our homes, these batteries are dangerous, and it continues to be a wonder that [Battery Energy Storage Systems] facilities are still allowed to be built across Staten Island.
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